Oberoi's Red Sea property — adults-only beachfront resort on Sahl Hasheesh's quieter stretch, with butler service and villa-suite format.
BrandOberoi Hotels & Resorts
DestinationSahl Hasheesh
RegionAfrica
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingBeachfront
Best ForCouples seeking Red Sea diving access with luxury-tier service, repeat Oberoi guests collecting properties, travelers who want Egyptian coastal access without family-resort density.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized butler service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolNo
Built2001
Renovated2015
The Oberoi Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh opened in 2001 on the Red Sea coast, renovated in 2015. The property runs an adults-only, all-suite format with personalized butler service — Oberoi's signature service model translated to Egyptian coastal terrain. The beachfront setting sits on Sahl Hasheesh's
Key Features
Private beachfront access
Infinity pool overlooking the sea
Award-winning spa and wellness facilities
Multiple fine dining restaurants
Water sports and recreational activities
Personalized butler service
Stunning views of the Red Sea
Dining
Zaafran
The Restaurant
The Poolside Restaurant
Signature Experience
The infinity pool overlooking the Red Sea — the beachfront angle gives uninterrupted water views without the density of neighboring resort properties.
Adults-only beachfront format with Oberoi's 24-hour butler service, on the Red Sea coast's quieter Sahl Hasheesh stretch rather than Hurghada's main resort clusters.
Worlds Leading All-Suite Hotel 2007, Worlds Leading All-Suite Hotel 2006, Egypts Leading Spa Resort 2006, Egypts Leading Spa Resort 2004, Best Hotel Group in the World, Telegraph Travel Awards UK, 2025
Best time: October through May provides the finest Sahl Hasheesh luxury conditions, with warm Red Sea waters ideal for world-class diving, comfortable beach temperatures, and the extraordinary coral garden at its most accessible.
Demand: Sahl Hasheesh attracts sophisticated European and Middle Eastern luxury travelers seeking Egypt's finest Red Sea experience in a more exclusive setting than Hurghada. Winter season from October through April sees maximum international demand at the finest boutique properties.
Pricing: Ultra-luxury Sahl Hasheesh properties offer excellent value relative to comparable Red Sea and Indian Ocean alternatives, with the finest boutique hotels and private villa developments maintaining competitive pricing during peak winter season.
Insider tip: Arrange a private liveaboard diving expedition to the legendary Elphinstone Reef — one of the Red Sea's most dramatic oceanic pinnacles — through your resort's exclusive dive operator connections, encountering oceanic whitetip sharks and hammerheads in conditions rarely experienced by resort divers.
Avoid: Avoid June through August when extreme summer heat makes beach activities uncomfortable and limits the outdoor experiences that define this destination's premium appeal.
